Disciplinary

Testimonials

Please browse the testimonials below for disciplinary cases below to see what our clients have to say about our outstanding legal services:

Bias - Breach of Disciplinary Regulations - Causing Nuisance - Disciplinary Allegations - Disciplinary Hearings - Exclusions - Disorderly Conduct - Harassment - Non- Academic Appeals - Non Academic Misconduct - Sexual Misconduct - Professionalism called into question -- Suitability called into question - Suspensions - Termination of Studies

Year 4 student studying Veterinary Medicine. By the time RT Coopers were instructed, there were false allegations of a sexual nature made by another student ('complainant') which were denied. The investigation did not prove any wrongdoing, yet the student was suspended for over a year and had to adhere to a number of sanctions which the student complied with. RT Coopers were instructed due to fresh allegations (around 150) made by the complainant, which were all unfounded. The student was again suspended from the programme, despite no evidence to prove these allegations. RT Coopers worked tirelessly with the student and in the end all 150 allegations were dismissed. With the assistance of RT Coopers, the student brought allegations against the complainant. The student was able to progress once all of the allegations were dismissed.

UPDATE: 'Now in my final year, I am so very grateful of RTC for providing justice and allowing me to continue my studies. Things could have ended up so differently, and I am so glad to have had RTC in my time of need.' Sam

ORIGINAL: 'RTC have been brilliant since day 1. Even during the first phone call to them, they understood exactly the situation I was going through, and this was no doubt due to the superior experience this law firm has at dealing with issues in a wide variety of sectors.

The situation I raised with RTC was a long-standing issue, one that had gone on for years prior due to wrongdoing within the procedures, but had now escalated. I felt a sigh of relief from the first few moments of contacting RTC, where I was told exactly how wrong I had been treated, and given immediate advice on our next steps. For years I had been mistreated, but RTC was able to come in strong, not only legally, but also give the emotional reassurance that the prejudice I had been facing will be rectified. I believe RTC runs on more than just their legal excellence, but also runs on passionate care for their clients. Communications never felt like strictly business, because RTC are truly invested in getting what is right for their clients, on a personal level.

RTC worked tirelessly to ensure that I got the outcome I deserved. We were pushed back multiple times, but RTC always had different angles and methods to try. Retrospectively speaking, RTC appeared to plot their strategy months in advance, giving methods and advice that I later realised helped me massively in the future. Being one step ahead like this requires a massive amount of experience, which I am grateful RTC had, since there was nothing we came across that RTC hadn’t experienced before.

RTC were readily contactable during all hours and spent so much time helping me. They went beyond even what my personal goal was. My goal, of course, was simply to get justice and get back onto my course. RTC saw how I had been mistreated and ended up going beyond this goal, to ensure I was safeguarded, and that people were held accountable for my mistreatment. This goes beyond the professional advice provided by RTC, and gave a sense that I was truly being looked after, with people supporting me in a time of such uncertainty.

In the end, we got exactly the result we needed. I thank RTC so much for this, as without their superior advice and care, and their experience with a diverse array of situations, I believe the result would have been very different. I am now optimistic about the future, more positive than I have been since being at university, and this is because RTC went above and beyond, and did not rest until I got justice.' Sam

PARENTS AND PARTNER OF SAM

Dr Cooper has been an extraordinary source of support for my fiancé. Confronted with a system that often seemed stacked against him- fighting wrongful allegations while simply trying to continue his university studies- she provided guidance and advocacy far beyond our expectations.

Her deep legal knowledge was matched by her availability, reliability, and honesty. Dr. Cooper stood firmly by our side when we felt we had no chance against the power and complexity of a university institution. She meticulously organised evidence, helped us structure hundreds of pages of documents, and never once backed down in her commitment to justice. Dr. Cooper is not only an outstanding lawyer but also a person of great integrity and strength of character. We will always remain profoundly grateful for her dedication and tireless work.' Em Ma

UPDATE: ‘Seeing my son continue to progress through his course means the world my wife and I, and his increased confidence is something we will never take for granted. The injustice he faced has been heard by the university, and this is thanks to Dr. Cooper and her team. He now has a positive outlook, something we have not seen for a long time, and we thank you dearly.’ Ben

ORIGINAL : 'It is without exaggeration that calling Dr. Cooper is one of the best decisions of my life. We instantly knew we had the right person on our side. Rosanna immediately understood the situation our son found himself in, and could see the injustices he had been forced to face by his University's procedural system. Dr. Cooper was always available, whenever our son needed her, and there were many late nights where she went above and beyond, to coach or help him before a meeting or deadline.
The level of support , both professional and personal, has been invaluable, but her empathy and caring is what stands her apart.
She managed to give us not only the legal knowledge we required, but also the courage to be more assertive when challenging the University. Without Dr. Cooper things may have been very different, but with her guidance we ended up with the result our son always deserved. We will be forever grateful to her.' Ben

Third year medical student - Student drinking heavily during night out - No recollection of behaviour on the night - Student accused of breaches of university regulations as a result of the following acts against female students: threatening, intimidating, disorderly conduct, causing nuisance and harassment. Student also accused of breaches of the fitness to practise regulations as the student’s professionalism and suitability were called into question - There was a substantial risk of exclusion from medical school due to the gravity of the allegations and the overwhelming evidence against the student. RT Coopers advised student and assisted in drafting a statement for submission to the Disciplinary Committee - Student attended Disciplinary Committee hearing - The outcome was accepted by the student who was suspended from university for a period and at the end of suspension will complete final year of medical school. First published in Google Business Profile Reviews

'RTC is an excellent, professional team who validate and resolve difficult emotions and strategise to the nth degree to get the favourable outcome. I can't thank the team enough. I am so grateful for the rapport I have attained with the multidisciplinary team. I will be sure to pursue range of endeavours with them in future. Thank you RTC team. Thank you Rosanna'. MC

Final year (male) medical student on BM5 Medicine programme falsely accused of sexual misconduct against another medical student (female) after a party. The case was not properly investigated by the investigation officer and was referred to a Disciplinary Panel – it took 18 months for the case to be heard by a Disciplinary Panel - during this period RT Coopers worked tirelessly with the student to build a robust defence of the allegations – RT Coopers drafted a detailed statement and advised on every aspect of the case including the evidence that had to be adduced to give the student a chance of becoming a doctor - by the time the Disciplinary Hearing was held the programme had come to an end - despite the lack of evidence furnished by the accuser, a warning was given with thankfully no referral to fitness to practise – the student accepted the outcome and did not appeal in order to move on and start career - there could have been serious ramifications if the case was not handled with the care, sensitivity, dedication and eye for the minutest detail – Now medical doctor. First Published in Google Business Profile Reviews

'Rosanna was the lawyer assigned to my case at RT Coopers. She has been so so helpful with my case, I don't know how I would've gotten through without her. I had contacted about 20 different lawyers before finding Rosanna but right from my first call with her, I could tell Rosanna was passionate and would dedicate herself to my case until resolution. Even before giving me a quote for her work, she had spent many many hours on my case combing over each detail and contacted me regularly to make sure she got everything right. She's been an essential source of moral support over the last year and a half. When I needed help the most, she worked day and night to make sure I was defending myself in the best way possible. She was always reachable on her phone no matter the time, and always quick to reply over email as well. There's just too many good things to say about Rosanna and I can't recommend her enough, I am very grateful to have found her in my darkest hour. Thank you so much Rosanna!' VL

Third Year Medical Student Suspended - Disciplinary Proceedings for non acdemic allegations - Fitness to Practise also - held face to face consultation to particularise the grounds of appeal - RT Coopers drafted Statement which was presented to Panel - Representation at Fitness to Practise Hearing - Successful Outcome

'Rosanna from RT Coopers Solicitors saved my life. I contacted her when I was in dire need of legal advice for a fitness to practice case that could have ended my medical career when I was in my third year of medical school. Rosanna went above and beyond to help me; she spent countless hours reviewing my case and building a robust defence. She even formulated a 180 page long document containing all of the necessary evidence to prove my innocence. After we submitted this document to the medical school, Rosanna came to represent me on the day of the hearing. Thanks to her excellent legal skills, I have been cleared of all the charges and I am now on my way to graduate with a distinction. Not only did Rosanna handle my case with the utmost professionalism and dedication, but she also genuinely cared about the outcome and her support was very heartfelt. In addition, she has been able to give me excellent advice with regards to my future career. This is a testament to the PhD which she holds in Chemistry and which puts her in a unique position when it comes to helping students that are studying a science-related degree. I will forever be grateful to Rosanna for everything which she has done for me. Thank you very much RT Coopers Solicitors'. MH

First year medical student - Conditions set by University - Conditions Not met - Excluded from University - RT Coopers drafted appeal on grounds of Mitigating Circumstances - Appeal successful - First published in Google Business Profile Reviews

'Amazing law firm and I highly recommend RT Cooper Solicitors. Dr. Rosanna Cooper gave me honest and detailed advice about my appeal from the first time I had contacted the firm. She is extremely intelligent, hardworking and caring, she understands people and was able to console me at my most difficult time. She was able to efficiently and collaboratively put together a 100 page document to support my case and the appeal was a success. I am very thankful for her professional and personal help'. Lucy Wang

Final Year Medical Student Accused of Racial Discrimination against another student and Suspended from Medical School – Disciplinary Proceedings - At Risk of Termination due to Accusations made against Student - Statement prepared by RT Coopers and submitted – Reinstatement to Medical School - now Doctor

'I would like to submit this testimonial following the resolution of a serious issue which threatened my completing the final year of my medical degree. I was unjustly accused of racial abuse against a fellow student and the university launched a formal investigation. I was aware that this issue could, if not handled properly, lead to a formal hearing and possible expulsion from my course. I very much needed to present a case which would stop the process at the investigation stage and contacted R T Coopers for help. Rosanna Cooper took on the case herself and made immediate progress by advising me what evidence I needed, how to assimilate it and coached me in how to respond to questions. Rosanna was truly impressive and seemed to have no regard to the hours she put in or the times she could be contacted. Having spent several days preparing the evidence I met with Rosanna the day before the formal investigation meeting and spent several hours with her reviewing the evidence I had collected and discussing the way I should deliver this in the investigation. She advised that I should attend the meeting with one of my parents. After the meeting I felt much more confident in attending the investigation which actually went very well. The result of the investigation was that there was insufficient evidence to support the allegations and that no further action should be taken. I cannot thank Rosanna enough for the advice and coaching that she gave me. The allegations were unfounded, and the evidence supported this, nevertheless the support I received enabled me to deal with the investigation in a professional and confident way and succeeded in preventing the process from proceeding further.' CB

Third year medical student studying on the Medicine and Surgery MBBS degree course - unfairness and unconscious bias during placement led to the student’s professionalism being called into question in circumstances that were unfair and unjust with no basis; yet far reaching consequences - a competitor law firm drafted level 1 and level 2 appeals unsuccessfully - by the time RT Coopers got involved the chances of success were slim - RT Coopers worked with the student during long hours to prepare the level 3 review pulling out all the stops - the grounds of appeal were procedural Irregularities and unreasonableness - the university held that there were grounds for a level 3 review and a fresh investigation of the appeal had to be conducted - the adjudicator has decided that there are sufficient grounds to refer the case to the board of examiners to ratify the decision - positive outcome so far - first published in Google Business Profile Reviews.

'Amazing law firm. Highly recommend Rosanna Cooper for any academic appeal. Had an experience with a lawyer before Rosanna and the difference was staggering. Rosanna kept in contact with me from start to finish. Making the long stressful process of an appeal that lasted 4 months that little bit easier. Rosanna is a perfectionist and stayed on the phone with me for hours on end to really get under the nitty gritty details of my appeal. Her attention to detail and scientific approach made a great appeal and would recommend to anyone searching for a lawyer for an academic appeal to University'. Ma Alr

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All Testimonials - Academic Appeals various students - Academic Integrity - Academic Misconduct and Academic Malpractice - Cheating - Collusion - Complaints to the OIA against Universities - Dentistry Students - Disciplinary - Exclusions - Expulsions - Extenuating Circumstances - Failed resits for OSCE/ISCE/PACES - Failed resits for written paper - Failed resits - Failed retake year - Fitness to Study - Fitness to Practise - Medical Students - Mitigating Circumstances - Panel Hearings - Pharmacy MPharm & GPhC Registration Assessment Appeals - PhD Students - Plagiarism - Poor Referencing - Procedural Irregularities - Withdrawal - Withdrawn from University - Representation before Panels and Committees - Termination of Studies - Veterinary Medicine - Veterinary Students